Nissan plans small car made entirely in India

Nissan plans small car made entirely in India

Nissan, one of the three largest car makers in Japan, is planning to develop a compact car made fully in India.

The company's Indian subsidiary, Nissan Motor India, is rapidly strengthening its research and development (R&D) wing for the purpose.

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Nissan plans small car made entirely in India

Takayuki Ishida, managing director and chief executive, Nissan Motor India, said, "We have already recruited 3,000 people for the R&D centre. And, some of the people are developing that vehicle for us along with Nissan's technical centre.

Their current capability allows them to develop some parts of the vehicle. They are able to do minor changes in the car now. Gradually, their capabilities will increase."

Nissan plans small car made entirely in India

"I can't speak specifically on this but in the next four to five years when the R&D capability dramatically improves, I think we have an opportunity (to make that car).

We can expect some development from the R&D team, using India's knowledge, for a compact product. At the moment, we have not completed the studies about it but, potentially, I think we have a good opportunity," added Ishida.

Nissan plans small car made entirely in India

"We have a good opportunity to make India the manufacturing base. We need to think about growing the Indian market, how we can satisfy India's growing demand and even outside demand from India," added Ishida.